Yesenia Robles
Reporter, Chalkbeat Colorado
Yesenia Robles is Chalkbeat Colorado’s Suburban Reporter looking at changes happening in Denver’s suburban school districts. Yesenia grew up in Denver, graduated from CU Boulder and is fluent in Spanish. She previously covered suburbs, education and breaking news for The Denver Post. You can reach her at yrobles@chalkbeat.org
Los estudiante migrantes en Denver enfrentan la pérdida de su vivienda justo cuando se están adaptando en la escuela. Los maestros están tratando de ayudar, pero las familias recién llegadas enfrentan muchos desafíos.
Denver gives newly arrived migrant families 30 days of free housing. When time is up, some families struggle to find somewhere else to go.
Colorado State Board members received an update on low performing schools Wednesday.
Líderes en Adams 14 celebraron la decisión de que el distrito no deberá reorganizarse.
Aurora voters will select three candidates for the seven-member school board in November’s election.
The district must still follow a second State Board order to have a partial manager help with school improvement efforts.
Adams 14 moved out of turnaround to earn a priority improvement rating, same rating as in 2019.
Los estudiantes latinos están subrepresentados en clases avanzadas en las escuelas de Boulder, pero los representantes del distrito tienen esperanza en un nuevo esfuerzo aumentando el acceso a las clases de inscripción simultánea.
The district called the student experiences ‘heartbreaking.’
One school and four districts received grant funding in May to spend this 2023-24 school year.
No hay mucha información de un nuevo programa estatal, pero al menos una escuela aumentó la diversidad de estudiantes en sus clases avanzadas.
But, the number of schools and districts with good ratings remains lower than before the pandemic, mirroring state test data trends.
The proposed closure of Coal Creek K-8, however, will come with a search for a charter provider that may reopen the school in the community.
¿Te preguntas cómo les fue a tu escuela y distrito en el examen de CMAS 2023? Usa nuestra gráfica para hacer una búsqueda, ver y comparar.
Colorado released scores from standardized tests given to public school students this spring.
But 2023 CMAS results also show worrying signs that many students are still struggling, and that recovery is uneven. Here’s everything you need to know.
El distrito, el primero en el estado que recibiera una orden de reorganización, empezó antes que la mayoría de los distritos escolares en Colorado. Algunos padres tienen curiosidad de saber qué cambios se aproximan.
Michael Giles started his new role in July and is still getting to know the district.
Some parents are curious about what changes might be coming.
Colorado podría cubrir hasta 30 horas por semana para que tus hijos asistan al preescolar.
Las escuelas y organizaciones de todo el estado están tratando de ayudar a los padres con algunos de los materiales básicos.
School districts and other organizations are hosting events to give kids free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and more.
As parents, what questions should you be asking about tutoring and whether your student can benefit? Here are some tips and insights from experts.
Expertos dicen que los tutores no son solo para cuando tu hijo tiene dificultades. Lee más aquí.
The Aurora school board is scheduled to meet in closed session to discuss a discrimination complaint brought by former Superintendent Rico Munn. Two investigations reached different conclusions.
The board voted in public Wednesday after coming out of a closed-door session.
Sheridan union says higher salaries will help stem the turnover that’s driving families away.
Los miembros de la comunidad dicen que el próximo líder de Sheridan tiene que escuchar a los padres, y también ponerle fin al éxodo de maestros.
The district’s top leader is retiring. Since Pat Sandos’ announcement, the school board is dealing with accusations of bribery, petitions to speed Sandos’ departure, and a delay in naming a replacement.
Charter School Institute approval came while the Adams 14 district is still challenging the state’s removal of its exclusive chartering authority.